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  • Turner Warns FCC not to take Action Inconsistent with Congress’ Position on LightSquared Waiver
    Dec 22, 2011 - Today, Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement upon LightSquared’s petition to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeking immediate approval of its proposed network, which interferes with Department of Defense (DOD) Global Positioning Systems (GPS) receivers: “The President... More
  • Turner: GAO Report Does Not Support Administration’s Actions; Could be Misconstrued
    Dec 21, 2011 - Today, Congressman Mike Turner, in a letter to Ms. Barbara Bovbjerg, Director of Education, Workforce, & Income Security at the Government Accountability Office (GAO) lodged his reservations on a recently issued report regarding Delphi pensions. The report, entitled, GM Agreements with Unions Give R... More
  • Remember our Servicemembers during this Holiday Season
    Dec 20, 2011 - The Christmas season offers many opportunities to take part in holiday traditions which carry a great deal of meaning for many Americans. Each year, Americans from around the country gather in our Nation’s Capital to celebrate the season at two prominent holiday events at both ends of Pennsylvania A... More
  • Turner Statement on New Dayton VA Medical Center Director
    Dec 19, 2011 - Today, Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement on Glenn Costie, the new Director of the Dayton VA Medical Center: “This past year has been a difficult period for the Dayton VAMC. I would like to thank outgoing Director Bill Montague for his leadership during that time, and in workin... More
  • Turner Statement on End of the War in Iraq
    Dec 15, 2011 - Today, Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement upon the end of the War in Iraq, and the exit of all combat troops from the country: “With combat troops coming home, now is a time to remember those who were lost, and those who will bear the scars of war for years to come. The arrival... More
  • House Approves Turner Language in NDAA to Support: AFIT, AFRL, and Unmanned Aerial Systems
    Dec 14, 2011 - Today, the House passed a compromise version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included key provisions for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base as advocated for by Congressman Mike Turner. The bill will have a far reaching impact on Southwest Ohio and Wright-Patterson AFB when appro... More
  • House Passes Turner Language in NDAA which Protects Military’s use of GPS
    Dec 14, 2011 - Today, the House passed Congressman Mike Turner’s language in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which requires the Secretary of Defense to notify Congress if he determines there is widespread interference with the military’s use of the Global Positioning System (GPS) caused by a commerc... More
  • Speaker Boehner Names Turner as Conferee on National Defense Authorization Act
    Dec 7, 2011 - Today, House Speaker John Boehner (OH-8) named Congressman Mike Turner (OH-3) as a conferee on the National Defense Authorization Act. As a conferee, Turner will be responsible for helping to craft the final form of the annual legislation, between the House and Senate passed versions. Turner, who is... More
  • Turner Supports Bill to Examine Regulations Enacted Outside of Congressional Oversight
    Dec 7, 2011 - “The cost of regulatory burdens from new regulations this year alone has cost $67.4 billion. These regulations are made outside the scrutiny of Congress and land on the shoulders of our struggling businesses. Today, small businesses spend $10,500 per employee to comply with federal regulations, hamp... More
  • Turner Hosts Armed Services Committee Chair
    Dec 7, 2011 - By Congressman Michael Turner Weekly Column In August of this year, Congress approved and the President signed, the Budget Control Act of 2011. This law, which I opposed, created a Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction empowered to find budget savings of $1.2 trillion in order to increase the debt l... More